[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 27 (Monday, July 7, 2003)]
[Page 860]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Peacekeeping 
Operations

July 1, 2003

Dear Mr. Chairman:

    I transmit herewith the 2002 Annual Report to the Congress on 
Peacekeeping, prepared by my Administration, consistent with section 4 
of the United Nations Participation Act (Public Law 79-264), as amended.
    United Nations and other peacekeeping operations around the world 
helped the United States protect our interests, and ensured that other 
nations shared with us the burdens, risks, and costs of maintaining 
international stability. In 2002, my Administration worked closely with 
the United Nations and key member states to promote sound peacekeeping 
policies, realistic mandates, and appropriately sized missions.
    I will continue to work with the Congress to ensure that 
peacekeeping, under the right circumstances, remains a viable option for 
maintaining international peace and security.
     Sincerely,
                                                George W. Bush

Note: Identical letters were sent to Richard G. Lugar, chairman, Senate 
Committee on Foreign Relations, John W. Warner, chairman, Senate 
Committee on Armed Services, Ted Stevens, chairman, Senate Committee on 
Appropriations, Henry J. Hyde, chairman, House Committee on 
International Relations, C.W. Bill Young, chairman, House Committee on 
Appropriations, and Duncan Hunter, chairman, House Committee on Armed 
Services.